Super Nintendo · Strategy
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Romance of the Three Kingdoms |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny is a strategy game released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Koei.
It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V. Among the 52 SNES strategy games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series; on the SNES you can also try Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire and Romance of the Three Kingdoms II. The series also appears on other systems with Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny (Genesis) and Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI: Awakening of the Dragon (PS1). Koei also made Aerobiz, Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons and Angelique for the SNES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny cheats & codes
40 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Almost No Random Battles | 6DC7-EFD4 |
|---|---|
| 1 Hit Kills Enemy | EEFA-5D0C |
| HP Level Up | 6D21-74D8 |
| Tech Level Up | 6D2F-5D08 |
| Weapon Levels Up Every Use | 6D21-5768 |
| Can Access Any Map Area | 6D7F-5F63 |
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Playing SNES games today
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny FAQ
When did Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny come out on the SNES?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Who made Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny multiplayer?
No. Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny is a single-player game.
How long does Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny take to play?
As a strategy game, Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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